Quotable

Children indeed need guidance in establishing a positive value system toward money and wealth. Parents should set examples for children in not comparing with others materially."

Lao Kaisheng, an education policy researcher at Beijing Normal University

"The property tax may push up rents and housing prices due to improper collection methods. China's property tax should be collected with the purpose of reducing house prices and rents. If it cannot, then it is better to not have the tax altogether."

Chen Sijin, a senior consultant at the risk management department of Royal Bank of Canada

"You should not rely on any city policies or support from the government. All those things (are) an extra bonus for you. You have to focus on what you are doing."

Rono Kwong, founder of Best Video Ltd and chairman of Hong Kong General Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs

(China Daily European Weekly 09/05/2015 page2)